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Attendants have now been brought in by Network Rail because of the safety concerns to monitor the train barriers.

The footbridge over the tracks is currently closed due to essential improvement work and coupled with the work for the Lincoln High Street improvement scheme sections of the pavement have been cordoned off, meaning that there is less space for residents to walk.

Attendants in high visibility jackets are now manning the barriers

Steve Edkins, 49 from Lincoln said: "It's crazy, the queues are huge just waiting to get across the train tracks. I think they maybe could of re-thought this plan with all of the Christmas shoppers surely it's only going to get worse."

Another resident who wished to remain anonymous said: "It's ridiculous, especially for those people on mobility scooters or elderly people it's nearly impossible to try and get through the crowd."

A spokesman for Network Rail said: “Level crossings are fitted with barriers in order to protect the safety of pedestrians and motorists as well as those travelling on trains.

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"We cannot stress enough how important it is that people do not enter the crossing if the exit is not clear and if the warning sounds have begun.”

The bridge closed on Sunday October 1 and is thought to be closed for around two months in total for the work to be completed.

The queues were huge

Councillor Colin Davie, executive member for economy and place, said: "These improvements will give this section of the High Street a new lease of life, attracting greater footfall and encouraging more people to use local businesses.

"Unfortunately, this work and the work being carried out on the footbridge by Network Rail are causing some short-term disruption.